Those who have been supported for a long time shall be destroyed.
Just the thought of it made Ding Changshui suffer immensely in his heart.
If he had known this would be the outcome, why would he have spent years groveling and supporting the Longevity Gate?
Ding Changshui knew very well that Chu Fan's attitude towards the Ding family would not change.
If he remained inactive as before, the Ding family was destined for annihilation.
Only by persuading the hesitating Four Great Vajras to unite could there be any chance of altering the outcome.
Ding Changshui's words caused the Four Great Vajras to exchange glances subconsciously.
They were all intelligent people.
A simple thought revealed that this possibility was not entirely out of the question.
Otherwise, why would he have ordered them to act, while he himself remained idle?
The Four Great Vajras were reluctant from the bottom of their hearts to destroy the Ding family, which was deeply connected to the Longevity Gate. This was not merely a cooperative relationship; the Longevity Gate had an old fellow who had not appeared in a long time, and whose life or death was unknown, and this old fellow had an unusual relationship with the Ding family.
If the old fellow was still alive, and discovered that they were the ones who destroyed the Ding family, it would be no surprise if he emerged to kill them all.
Furthermore, the Four Great Vajras also recalled that Chu Fan had never admitted to being the nameless individual who destroyed the Blade Sect.
The Blade Sect was not particularly strong. Any true Second-Rank Grandmaster could destroy it, as the Sect Master of the Blade Sect had only recently entered the Second-Rank Grandmaster realm and was at the bottom of the rung among them.
It was they who had mistaken him for Nameless.
What if the two simply looked alike?
With these speculations, the Four Great Vajras' thoughts rapidly shifted.
Initially, upon learning that the person before them was Nameless, they had genuinely been unwilling to act.
Now, Ding Changshui's words had caused them to question Chu Fan's identity and strength.
With their combined might, they could contend against a Third-Rank Grandmaster.
Moreover, before arriving, Ding Changshui had already drugged Chu Fan, significantly weakening him. Could they, the four of them, not handle him?
Upon considering these factors, they exchanged a glance and understood what they needed to do.
Seeing this situation, Chu Fan calmly stated, "It seems you have made up your minds!"
"Since that is the case, then..."
As individuals of power, they disliked unnecessary chatter.
The more Chu Fan spoke, the more the Four Great Vajras suspected he was deliberately stalling for time. Therefore, before Chu Fan could finish his sentence, the four of them simultaneously attacked, targeting Chu Fan with their practiced joint techniques.
The moment the four moved, Chu Fan swept his hand backward, pushing the yet-to-react Fu Piaoyao staggering backward.
One man fighting four, and four Grandmasters at that.
This scene caused Fu Piaoyao and Ding Changshui to widen their eyes, their expressions filled with disbelief.
When Ding Changshui saw that Chu Fan's strength was completely unaffected, the joy he had felt from the Four Great Vajras siding with him was extinguished like a newly lit flame doused with cold water.
Especially when he saw Chu Fan facing the combined assault of the Four Great Vajras with an unhurried and composed demeanor, he began to worry again, fearing that the Four Great Vajras might not be able to suppress this rising star.
Fu Piaoyao, forced back into a corner, also wore a tense expression.
She knew Chu Fan was powerful.
But she also knew that the Four Great Vajras were not weak, and with their simultaneous attack, Chu Fan could easily be at a disadvantage if he wasn't careful.
In the blink of an eye, the five had exchanged over a hundred rounds.
The expressions of the Four Great Vajras were devoid of their initial excitement.
At the beginning of their clash, their faces were filled with elation because few could face their combined assault without being at a disadvantage.
As people who enjoyed combat, they relished the opportunity to hone their skills through fighting.
Chu Fan perfectly fit their requirements, and all four of them subconsciously considered him a suitable opponent for refining their joint techniques.
However, as the fight progressed, something felt off.
The Four Great Vajras noticed that Chu Fan's expression had not changed much since the start of the battle, which was virtually impossible during a fight.
After all, combat was the most draining of energy.
It was akin to running a marathon; as the distance increased, one's complexion, breathing, and other physiological signs would gradually change.
In contrast, Chu Fan appeared as if he hadn't even exerted himself from beginning to end.
The Four Great Vajras considered their strength considerable, and their combined attack should have been sufficient to deal with the situation.
But now, they realized they had perhaps underestimated the situation.
Chu Fan's strength was far more formidable than they had imagined.
The fact that he showed no signs of fatigue even after this prolonged engagement could only mean one thing: his strength far surpassed theirs, and he didn't even consider them significant opponents.
This realization struck the four of them like a heavy blow.
On one hand, they found it hard to fathom how Chu Fan, at his age, possessed such immense power.
On the other hand, they truly regretted their actions at that moment.
As one side's strength waned, the other's grew.
If they continued to engage in this prolonged struggle, the four of them would inevitably be at a disadvantage.
"Retreat!"
The Great Vajra, unwilling to expend any more energy, let out a low shout and immediately chose to withdraw.
Having thoroughly recognized Chu Fan's extraordinary capabilities, and realizing that continuing the fight might lead to their defeat, the Great Vajra had to call a halt and cease their assault on Chu Fan.
"Oh?"
"Continuing?"
"I've only just warmed up, and I was preparing to have a good time with the four of you?"
"And you're already preparing to retreat?"
Boom...
A deafening roar echoed in the minds of everyone present, except Chu Fan.
Gulp...
Fu Piaoyao swallowed hard, her beautiful eyes wide with astonishment.
She truly hadn't expected that Chu Fan considering hundreds of rounds of combat with the Four Great Vajras was merely a warm-up?
Was this even human?
Ding Changshui and the others shared similar thoughts with Fu Piaoyao, staring at Chu Fan in a daze and wondering, "Is this even human?"
It's over!
The Ding family is finished!
Ding Changshui, the first to recover, turned pale, his eyes vacant. He slumped to the ground.
He knew that Chu Fan's strength far surpassed that of the Four Great Vajras.
All hope was lost.
The Great Vajra took a deep breath and then cupped his fists, bowing respectfully towards Chu Fan. "Your strength, young brother, commands my utmost admiration!"
Then, he turned his head slightly and addressed the other three beside him, "Do you now understand what needs to be done?"
Having completely witnessed Chu Fan's extraordinary nature, the internal struggles of the Four Great Vajras dissipated. They intended to salvage the situation by destroying the Ding family, hoping to atone for their earlier disrespect and earn Chu Fan's forgiveness.
The Second Vajra walked over to Ding Changshui.
"No, no..."
Before Ding Changshui could even utter a plea for mercy, the Second Vajra struck the top of his head with his palm.
Ding Changshui's body trembled, blood flowed from his seven orifices, and he soon ceased to move.
Screams and cries quickly erupted.
The three Vajras who acted did not harm innocent bystanders. Their targets were specifically those individuals within the Ding family who possessed strength.
Servants and bodyguards, being ordinary people and posing no threat, were spared.
In less than five minutes, the three Vajras returned to the courtyard.
Upon receiving a signal from his companion, the Great Vajra stepped forward and, with a smile, faced Chu Fan. "Brother, are you satisfied with this outcome?"
"We were blind earlier. We hope that by doing this, brother will not hold our previous disrespect against us!"
"Heh..."
Chu Fan sneered and said, "I'm sorry, I'm not satisfied."